A-Level PE AQA Data
This set covers A-Level PE AQA: Data, explaining the difference between quantitative data (numerical and factual) and qualitative data (subjective insights, opinions, and emotions). It helps learners understand how different types of data are used to assess and improve performance.
What is quantitative data?
contains factual information and numerical values
Key Terms
What is quantitative data?
contains factual information and numerical values
What is qualitative data?
is subjective, as it looks at feelings, opinions and emotions
What does quantitative data compare to?
Quantitative analysis compares the scores to other people or standardised tables
What does qualitative do?
Qualitative analysis makes judgement on these scores
What is objective data?
based upon facts and is measurable
What is subjective data?
based upon personal opinions, assumptions, interpretations and beliefs
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is quantitative data? | contains factual information and numerical values |
What is qualitative data? | is subjective, as it looks at feelings, opinions and emotions |
What does quantitative data compare to? | Quantitative analysis compares the scores to other people or standardised tables |
What does qualitative do? | Qualitative analysis makes judgement on these scores |
What is objective data? | based upon facts and is measurable |
What is subjective data? | based upon personal opinions, assumptions, interpretations and beliefs |
What is validity? | It ensures that the test is valid and set up in such a way to produce reliable results |
What questions should be asked to assess the validity of a fitness test? | . Is the research method relevant and does it do exactly what it sets out to do? |
What is reliability? | It means that a test produces results that are consistent and can be repeated with the same outcome |
To ensure a test is reliable what considerations should be taken into account? | . Tester must be experienced |